Climbing Technology by Aludesign S.p.A. via Torchio 22
24034 Cisano B.sco BG ITALY
www.climbingtechnology.com
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IST52-7H160CT_rev.2 05-21
ENGLISH
The instruction manual for this device consists of general and specific instructions,
both must be carefully read and understood before use.
Attention!
This leaflet
shows the specific instruction only.
SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS EN 361 / 358 / 813 / 12277.
This note contains the necessary information for a correct use of the following
product/s: work harnesses Pyl Tec-2/ QR; Alp Tec-2/ QR; Alp Top-2.
1) FIELD OF APPLICATION.
This product is a personal protective device (P.P.E.)
against falls from height; it is compliant with the Regulation (EU) 2016/425.
EN 361:2002 - Full body harnesses against falls from a height. EN 358:2018
- Belts for work positioning and restraint. EN 813:2008 - Sit harnesses. EN
12277:2015-C - Mountaineering equipment: harnesses.
Attention!
Verify the
norms for which the owned device has been validated (Fig. 2).
Attention!
Some
models include complex devices (ex. connector): please read carefully the relevant
user instructions and comply with the limitations of use.
Attention!
The device can
only be used in combination with CE-marked equipment, work equipment such as
connectors (EN362), ropes (EN 1891), etc.
Attention!
For this product the indica-
tions of the standard EN 365 must be respected (general instructions / paragraph
2.5).
Attention!
For this product a periodic thorough inspection is compulsory
(general instructions / paragraph 8.)
2) NOTIFIED BODIES.
Refer to the legend in the general instructions (paragraph
9 / table D): M2; N3.
3) NOMENCLATURE
(Fig. 3-5). A) Label with marking. B) Adjustment buckle front
chest. C) Element for sternal connection EN 361. D) Capital letter “A”, indicating
the element for sternal connection EN 361. E) Chest harness/belt connector. F)
Element for side connection EN 358. G) Element for frontal connection EN 813
or EN 12777 (only for the models indicated). H) Belt buckles. I1) Self-locking leg
loop buckles. I2) Quick release leg loop buckles. L) Element for dorsal connection
EN 361. M) Adjustment buckle rear chest harness. N) Buckle for chest harness
connection. O) Gear loops. P) Slot for chest harness connector/belt.
3.1 - Main materials
. Refer to the legend in the general instructions (paragraph
2.4): 1 (buckles); 1, 3 (attachment elements); 12 (webbings and seams).
4) MARKING
. Numbers/letters without caption: refer to the legend in the general
instructions (paragraph 5).
4.1 - General
(Fig. 1). Indications:1; 2; 4; 6; 7; 8; 11; 12; 15; 17; 18; 30)
Pictogram showing how to close and fix the adjustment buckles; 31) Diagram
showing incorrect attachment point (Equipment-carrying loop); 32) Area to fill in
for the identification of the device.
4.2 - Traceability
(Fig. 1)
.
Indications: T2; T8; T9.
5) CHECKS.
Further to the checks listed below, comply with what indicated in the
general instructions (paragraph 3).
During each use: it is important to check regularly the buckles and/or the adjust-
ment devices.
6) SETTING.
Choose a harness of a suitable size, by consulting the chart (Fig.
2), containing following data: A) Height of the user; B) Circumference of the belt;
C) Circumference of leg loops. Before first use, perform a test for fitting and ad-
justability in a safe place, in order to make sure that the harness is of the correct
size, it enables adequate adjustment and it has an acceptable level of comfort
for its intended use.
6.1 - ALP TEC-2 / ALP TEC-2 QR.
Adjust the belt by the buckles (Fig. 6), so that
it can perfectly adhere to the body, without being too tight. Adjust the leg loops
by the buckles, so that a hand can pass between the leg loop and the leg of the
user. Fold away any excess webbing in the appropriate loops.
6.2 - ALP TOP-2.
Pass the free webbing to the connection buckle S, situated on the
rear of the belt, and insert it in the adjustment buckle M, as shown (Fig. 4.1÷4.3).
After that, join the connector E to the appropriate slot S, making sure that its gate
is closed (Fig. 4.4-4.5). Finally adjust the chest harness by the buckle B.
6.3 - PYL TEC-2 / PYL TEC-2 QR.
Wear and adjust the lower part, as indicated
at the point 4.1. Act on the adjustment buckle, in order to increase the distance
between the chest harness and the belt, allowing the head to pass through the
braces. Finally adjust the chest harness acting on the adjustment buckle B. Enter
any excess webbing in the appropriate loops.
7) INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE.
Any work at height requires the use of Personal
Protection Equipment (PPE) as a protection against the risk of a fall. Before ac-
cessing the work station, all the risk factors must be evaluated (environmental,
concomitant, consequential).
7.1 - EN 361:2002.
The device complies with EN 361 standard and the tests
were carried out and passed using a 140 kg dummy. These connection elements,
sternal (C) or dorsal (L), are indicated by the letter A (D), and they are intended to
connect a fall arrester provided for the EN 363 (for example: energy absorber,
guided type fall arrester, etc). A full body harness against falls from a height is a
component of a fall arrester system, and it must be used in combination with an-
chorages EN 795, shock absorbers EN 355, connectors EN 362 etc. PYL TEC-
2, as well as the model ALP TEC-2 connected to the chest harness ALP TOP-2, are
full body harnesses against falls from a height.
Attention!
Please check the value
of the clearance distance of the fall arrester in the instruction manual).
Attention!
Only anchor points that comply with the EN 795 standard can be used (minimum
strength 12 kN or 18 kN for non-metallic anchors) that do not have sharp edges.
7.2 - EN 358:2018.
The belt is approved for use by a user of 140 kg, tools and
equipment included. These side connection elements are intended to be used for
the positioning of the user on the work place. Use them to connect a positioning
lanyard. Make sure that it is possible to work in a comfortable way. Adjust the
positioning lanyard in such a way that it is in tension; that the anchor point is at a
height equal to or greater than the height of the waist belt.
Attention!
Connection
elements EN 358 are not suitable to arrest a fall. A work positioning belt should
not be used where the foreseeable risk of the user being suspended from the belt
or exposed to an involuntary tension through the belt itself exists.
Attention!
Using
a work positioning system, the user is normally supported by the equipment. As
a consequence, it is essential to consider using a backup system such as a fall
protection system.
Attention!
The two lateral attachment elements must always be
used together, by linking them with a positioning lanyard.
7.3 - EN 813:2008.
Maximum rated load: 140 kg. This element for ventral con-
nection (G) is intended to be used for restraint, work positioning and rope access
systems. Use it for connection with a restraint or positioning lanyard, descenders
etc.
Attention!
The connection element EN 813 is not suitable to arrest a fall.
7.4 - EN 12277:2015-C.
Only for the model ALP TEC-2, the ventral connec-
tion element (G) complies with the EN 12777 standard and can be used for
connection of ropes, connectors, belay devices etc. The harness can be used in
mountaineering and climbing activities, for the belay techniques, abseiling, Via
Ferrata routes, etc.
7.5 - Additional warnings.
1) Gear loops are to be used only to hang materials.
Do not use for other purposes (fastening, letting down etc.).
Attention!
The gear
loops located on the shoulder straps are designed to attach the carabiners of a
fall arrest lanyard when it is not in use. The loops are designed to release the
connector when they undergo a load greater than a few kilograms, in order not
to interfere with the opening of the energy absorber in the case of a fall (Fig. 7);
2) Inert suspension in the harness can cause serious physiological injuries and, in
extreme cases, fatality.
